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WAB 2G

1979 Rolls Royce Shadow

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,816 mi
Last recorded87,816 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow78,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 2G
MakeRolls Royce
ModelShadow
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 87,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 87,537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 88,272 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,240 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,646 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 79,834 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge and starting to crack on outer tyre wall.

Fail 1 Aug 2006 79,834 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and starting to crack on outer wall.

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Shadow?

Based on 5,766 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 312
parking brake recording little or no effort 158
brake binding 142
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
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WAB 2G is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 78,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Shadow fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAB 2G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Shadow typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Shadow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WAB 2G?

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What year was WAB 2G registered?

WAB 2G is a 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow, first registered on 30 December 1979.

Is WAB 2G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAB 2G shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAB 2G have outstanding finance?

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